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Electricity North West is a major employer. We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity switched on every minute of the day. Doing this is no mean feat and requires us to be adaptable in all that we do.

Electricity North West needs ambitious people like you to help us deliver an exceptional service to our customers across the North West and help us create a brighter, more sustainable future.

You’ll earn as you learn on our Cable Jointer Apprenticeship programme, which is aimed at providing you with the knowledge and technical skills needed for the role and creating our crafts people of the future.

Cable Jointers are responsible for installing and joining lengths of power cable together, as well as repairing and maintaining the cables which are critical to keeping our network running safely and successfully. You’ll be confident working in confined spaces and be comfortable working outside in all weathers.

Dependant on your base location you will gain the opportunity to work in diverse locations from urban Manchester to rural Cumbria.

Over a three year apprenticeship programme, we’ll give you the opportunity to experience what it’s really like to be a Cable Jointer. You’ll receive technical skills training, get hands-on experience, and have the opportunity to study for a Level 3 Power Network Craftsperson Apprenticeship. If you want to steer your future in the right direction and make a positive impact on the world around you, apply for our Apprenticeship programme today.

What’s in it for you?

A starting salary of £12,699.44 per annum;

A fully funded programme to study for a Level 3 Power Network Craftsperson Apprenticeship;

Annual leave starting at 23 days per year;

Membership of a defined contribution pension scheme offering an employer contribution of up to 14%;

Working within electricity distribution has never been so exciting. Electricity North West is going through significant periods of change with new technologies emerging and being developed. Our Cable Jointer Apprenticeship will provide you with a spring board to an exciting career within the power sector.

What are we looking for?

A minimum of Maths, English and a Science subject at GCSE levels 4 - 9 or A* - C;

Self-motivated team players with excellent attention to detail;

An interest in driving forward your own career development;

Excellent communication skills, with a strong customer focus;

Hold a full UK driving licence (must be held before starting your apprentice with us).

You will demonstrate an understanding of the following behavioural competencies:

Customer understanding;

Initiative;

Flexibility.

Interpersonal awareness;

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

For full information on the selection process and timescales click here. Got any questions? Click here to read our frequently asked questions.

Appointments to our Cable Jointer Apprentice programme will be under a 3 year training contract.

The closing date for the submission of an application is Sunday 17 February 2019. We would encourage you to make an early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Assessment Centres will be held week commencing 18 March 2019 and week commencing 25 March 2019.

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process Electricity North West carries out pre-employment screening to aid in the assessment and overall suitability of an individual to perform a role. If offered a conditional offer of employment you will be required to provide us with additional information to allow us to perform checks in line with our policy.